anaheim-gazette 1945-05-10

ST. AGNES GUILD HOLDS SOUTH SEA ISLE. BRIDGE BENEFIT PARTY FOR 200 GUESTS The languorous beauty and romance of the south sea islands, as they were before the war, was beautifully depicted Saturday afternoon when 200 guests gathered at the Ebell clubhouse to enjoy the traditional annual St. Agnes Guild bridge benefit spring party. From the moment the guests entered the reception hall where they were greeted by Mrs. Faye Kern Schulz wearing a flower lei as general chairman, and by hostess members, the guests found themselves in a colorful atmosphere of dim lights, soft music and tropical decorations. The stage was softly lit and presented a tropical scene with bamboo trees, lavender blossoms from orchid trees and leis in all the brilliant hues as well as in the softer pastel shades. Around the walls of the club room hung large tapas cloths, native straw hats, leis and grass Hawaiian skirts. Guests were formally greeted by the club president, Miss Gertrude Anderson who wore a lei of orchid tree blossoms. She then presented a Brownie troop from George Washington school that gave a number of Hawaiian dances with Mis Pat Hayden, high school student, as soloist. Barfooted and wearing colorful green Hawaiian skirts the graceful young dancers were enthusiastically received by the guests who were seated at card tables. During the tea hour the dancers again performed and later assisted in the distribution of the many prizes. At the tea hour the small tables were set with daffy white cloths and centered with miniature south sea island scenes. Each centimeter tract bridge were the Mesdames Llewelln Wilson, H. G. Wilson, Harold Stehly, Howard Tews, Richard Clowes, William Barnett, Hilton DeLassie, Eunice Scott, Marion Erwin, Marion Fort, John Walls, E. L. Dahlman, Miss Marie Robertson and Miss Neva Solt. Auction prizes went to Mrs. E. L. Hackley, Mrs. H. A. Curran, Mrs. F. M. Shirk and Mrs. J. P. Hasty. Door prizes were awarded to Mesdames Paul Chipman, J. S. Van Wagoner, Richard Clowes, Leonard Vincent, Bernice Boss, V. B. Borden, Stephen Cort, Ben Kaulbars, Robert Van Wagoner, Eldon Stark, Raymond Terry, Miss Neva Solt and Miss Minnie Spicer. Door prize donors included Granada Packing House, Jackson Drug store, the Victor Loly Jewelry store and guild members. Decorations chairman was Mrs. Foster Warwick while Mrs. Earl Dahlman was chairman of the tea hour. Hi Y Group Will Honor Mothers Regular meeting of the directors of the Cripple dren's Relief association of the county will be held tomorrow day, at 12 noon at the Drive Inn cafe, 101 highway heim. All members are unattend. Navy Mothers Hold Mother’s Day Program Navy Mothers honored mothers Wednesday evening last week when a large group members and guests met Legion hall for a program interest. Chaplain Wickham Corona Naval Hospital was speaker and told of his experiences overseas and of his ent work. Mrs. Eva Ter Bent chairman introduced those pearing on the program. Mrs. Juanita Ross opened program by singing "Mother Dear" after which she and C. O. Patterson sang "T Macree." Dr. Patterson played a number on his saw after which the two l group in community singing time favorites. Joan Spencer sent several readings. Four new members were comed into the organization including Eva Deasy, Edna Arlene Mahoney and Lina rel. Eva TerBest gave the report and told of a party held the wards of Unit No. 3 At the tea hour the small tables were set with dainty white cloths and centered with miniature south sea island scenes. Each centerpiece included a small island with palm trees set upon a mirror of deep blue water upon which sailed a tiny ship. Leis in a variety of colors surrounded each centerpiece and they were later given as table prizes to those holding low scores for the afternoon play. A pleasing variety of dainty sandwiches, cakes, nuts and tea were served by the members. The afternoon was concluded with the awarding of prizes by Miss Anderson and Mrs. Pauline Brastad. The attractive yellow gift boxes were tied with raffia bows. Those awarded prizes for con- Eldon Stark, Raymond Terry, Miss Neva Solt and Miss Minnie Spicer. Door prize donors included Granada Packing House, Jackson Drug store, the Victor Loly Jewelry store and guild members. Decorations chairman was Mrs. Foster Warwick while Mrs. Earl Dahlman was chairman of the tea hour. Hi Y Group Will Honor Mothers With Dinner George's Y Ragger's Hi-Y club will honor their mothers tomorrow night, Friday, with a dinner and program that will be held at 6:30 o'clock in the blue room at the Presbyterian church. The dinner will be prepared and served by women of the church. Lawrence Rains, president, will welcome the honored guests and preside over the meeting. Dr. Howard Tews will show movies of snow camp and Wilbert Bonney will show a movie, "Men of Tomorrow." Anaheim Gazette, since 1870. ENTERTAINS CLUB Mrs. Charles Waldo was last week to members of Tots and Teens club. Mrs. man was elected president ensuing year. The program presented by Mrs. Ann S and Mrs. Avis Elliott. Now that the war is over for Germany, many in this country may feel that it is also over for us ...that we can now let down, and relax. Nothing could please Japan more. Nothing would how so closely to her propaganda line. We westerners understand this danger perhaps more than others. We may remember Pearl Harbor more clearly. And Bataan, Guadalcanal, Tarawa... With the war over in Europe, the West will now be come the great "marshalling yards" for the final Big Push against Japan. An enormous tide of troops and war materials undoubtedly will pour through to our seaports. Western railroads, housing, food supplies and shipping will be strained with the full weight of the nation's fighting effort. We say this because—as far as the western railroads ANAHEIM GAZETTE WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES CLUBS By HELEN GRAFTON HINEMAN Phone 2206 RELIEF ASSN. TO MEET Regular meeting of the board directors of the Crippled Chillen's Relief association of Orange County will be held tomorrow, Friday, at 12 noon at the Henry Live Inn cafe, 101 highway; Analim. All members are urged to attend. Navy Mothers Old Mother’s Day Program Navy Mothers honored their Mothers Wednesday evening of it week when a large group of members and guests met at the region hall for a program of ingest. Chaplain Wickham of the Rona Naval Hospital was guest keeper and told of his expences overseas and of his presit work, Mrs. Eva Ter Best, as airman, introduced those apparing on the program. Mrs. Juanita Ross opened the program by singing “Mother My Car” after which she and Dr. O. Patterson sang “Mother Greee.” Dr. Patterson next eyed a number on his musical aw after which the two led the group in community singing of old the favorites. Joan Spencer preted several readings. Four new members were welened into the organization including Eva Deasy, Edna Kruse, Gene Mahoney and Lina QueyEva TerBest gave the hospital port and told of a party held in wards of Unit No. 3 at the Post-Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs. S. B. Kaufman A miscellaneous post-nuptial shower was given last Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. S. B. Kaufman (Robbie Anderson) whose marriage took place recently. Hostesses for the affair were Mrs. Kate E. McCullah, Mrs. Raymond Ringwald and Miss Ruth Williams and was held at the former’s home on North Los Angles street. The many lovely gifts were presented to the honoree prior to the serving of refreshments. Included in the evening were Mrs. J. F. Lindsay, sister of the bride, Miss Madge Sproul, Miss Adaline Curtis, Mrs. Mabelle Hathaway, Mrs. Howard Tews, Mrs. M. A. Gauer, Mrs. Leland Auer, Mrs. Charles Pearson, Mrs. Glenn Curtis, Mrs. H. G. Borneheim, Mrs. Daniel Smith, Mrs. Vincenta Carlton and the honoree and hostesses. Women’s Church Council Observes Fellowship Day More than 125 women participated in the Fellowship luncheon of the Federal Church Women’s Council held last week in the dining hall of the First Presbyterian church. Mrs. Gerald Patton, president, presided and welcomed the guests. The affair was in observance of one of the three and he took with him greetings from the local group. Mrs. Patton was elected to attend the International Institutthat will be held in Whitfier thend of June. The 10-day conference is sponsored by the Friend’s society. The afternoon’s program was opened with a devotional serviled by Mrs. A. L. Horne. Mrs. Ruth Purdy was song leader for the community singing and Mrs. Al Casebeer gave the closing lit-any service. Guests were seated at long tables that were appropriately decorated with the national colors. Flower boats of red, white and blue were filled with red geraniums while lighted tapers in the same color motif completed the decorations, Mrs. Harry M. Peterson and Mrs. D. Fenner Chamberls were co-chairmen of the decora-tion committee. Mrs. M. E. Beebe headed the luncheon committee and Mrs. M. Mervin was in charge of the music. A hostess group from each church of the council greeted the guests upon their arrival. Flower Mission Has Meeting at Jerry Young Home Newly installed officers of the Flower Mission presided for the first time at last Thursday afternon’s meeting with Mrs. A. W. Young wielding the gavel. The meeting was held at the home of Rebekah Lodge Has Guest Night Last Friday evening at the Lois Rebeand officers from the county lodges were intrigued by the local group including Swenson of Orange, disuity grand master. For the occasion there was a dining hall where with many lovely spruce quets. Mrs. Warren Heprogram chairman and produced James Friis who presented three drums Fred Head, Bill Schaar Carolyn Davenport. Mr. Jaret Cruickshank was in two special readings. A number of future events announced including Noble Grand meeting on the I. O. O. F. dance o­n and the I. O. O. F. pic­city park on May 20. Miss Tillie Arndt was off of the social hour that he evening. New Members Of Welcomed By Theta Pho Club The Omega Chi Thi Girls club met last we­n Odd Fellows hall in S and welcomed a group who were recently initia­tive group Anaheim g­in were Phylliss Roge Bloomfield, Audrey and Cordalee Nelms. Others accepted for ship from the county w­lene King, Donna Lee Women's Church Council Observes Fellowship Day More than 125 women participated in the Fellowship luncheon of the Federal Church Women's Council, held last week in the dining hall of the First Presbyterian church. Mrs. Gerald Patton, president, presided and welcomed the guests. The affair was in observance of one of the three national church women's days and like affairs were held last Friday throughout the nation. Guest speaker was Rev. Graham C. Hunter of the First Presbyterian church in Fullerton and he discussed the importance of the Dumbarton Oaks and San Francisco conferences and declared that women will have more to do with determining world peace and maintenance of the peace that any other group. Rev. Hunter was a delegate to the recent Cleveland conference. Following his address he left for Santa Ana where he was to speak before the Council Fellowship luncheon in that city. Flower Mission Has Meeting at Jerry Young Home Newly installed officers of the Flower Mission presided for the first time at last Thursday afternoon's meeting with Mrs. A. W. Young wielding the gavel. The meeting was held at the home of Mrs. D. Jerry Young with Mrs. Marion Pickel and Mrs. Earl Spencer acting as co-hostesses. Devotionals were led by Mrs. Emma Karlen after which Mrs. Al Raymond presented an original play, "Gram," that took first place in a recent federation contest. Miss Carolyn Davenport dedicated a marimbaphone number, "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" to the mothers present. Announcement was made that the next and last meeting of the year will be a picnic at the city park. The afternoon was concluded with the serving of light refreshments. Irvine Park Picnic Honors Navy Man Home on Leave A number of Anaheim residents participated in welcoming home seaman 2nd class Ralph Danker, electrician's mate in the U.S. Navy. He was here on 10-days leave from overseas duty where he took part in the Two Jima battles and other Pacific engagements. He was spending his leave with his wife, the former Esther Humphries, and young son, Lawrence of Orange Park Acres. He has now reported to San Diego where he is taking an advanced medical training course. While here a large group of relatives and friends enjoyed a picture that was given in his honor at Irvine Park. Those present were the seamen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph T. Danker of Santa Ana canyon; Messrs. and Meadames Willis Cunningham of Fontana; John Crouch, Curtis Crouch, Ralph Crouch, and daughter, Anhtonette, of Los Angeles; Stanley McCarthey of Van Nuys; Asa Casey of Santa Ana; Frank Swain of Tustin. Charles Forbes, Eldon Paddock and son, Norman, Theodore Binkler and children, Penny- and Ted, Jr., Reinald Dinkler, Harold Felbaum and daughters, Dianne and Mary Ann, Otto Felbaum and son, Robert, Oscar Dorn of Anaheim; are concerned—many civilians may expect victory in Europe to mean better transportation service here. Actually, it may mean less room for civilians on the trains. When the full tide of war traffic comes, we shall call in every resource to handle it. We shall run the war trains through. First things come first until this war is over—and it isn't over yet. S·P The friendly Southern Pacific VFW Auxiliary Holds Routine Business Meeting The VFW Auxiliary met last Thursday evening at the Legion hall for a routine business meeting and to lay plans for its part in the patriotic memorial program that is being sponsored by the VFW post and that will be held May 27 at the Greek amphitheater in the city park. Announcement was made that the sewing group will meet tomorrow evening, May 11, at the home of Emma Daniel on North Illinois street. The evening was concluded with post members joining the auxiliary for a social hour. Refreshments were served by Vera Callaway—hostess. WAR BONDS... buy them and join America's victory march. Rebekah Lodge Has Guest Night Last Friday evening was guest night at the Lois Rebekah lodge and officers from the various county lodges were introduced to the local group including Rudolph Swenson of Orange, district deputy grand master. For the occasion the hall and the dining hall were decorated with many lovely spring bouquets. Mrs. Warren Hodges was program chairman and introduced James Friis who in turn presented three drum soloists, Fred Head, Bill Schaeffler and Carolyn Davenport. Miss Margaret Cruickshank was presented on two special readings. A number of future events were announced including the Past Noble Grand meeting on May 10; the I. O. O. F. dance on May 15 and the I. O. O. F. picnic at the city park on May 20. Miss Tillie Arndt was chairman of the social hour that concluded the evening. New Members Are Welcomed By Theta Pho Club The Omega Chi Theta Rho Girls club met last week at the Odd Fellows hall in Santa Ana and welcomed a group of girls who were recently infilated into the group. Anaheim girls taken in were Phylliss Rogers, Zena Bloomfield, Audrey Borgeson, and Cordalee Nelms. Others accepted for membership from the county were Charlene King, Donna Lee Wardlow, Blanche Kilpatrick, Peggy Holls, Marlene Beasely, Betty McCarthy and Judy Gaines. Several plans for the future were discussed and the evening was concluded with the serving of light refreshments under the chairmanship of Sue Benbrooke of Anaheim. Members enjoyed two pleasant events the week end of April 27-28. On the former date the club held a party at which time guests were members of the Junior Odd Fellows and the following night a large group of girls went to Ontario where they put on the initiation ceremony for the new club. A smaller delegation recently installed officers at the Bellflower club. Leaders Entertain Brownie Troop With Supper Party Mrs. Theodore Kuchel and Mrs. Everett Cone, leader and assistant leader of the Benjamin Franklin Brownie troop entertained members at an outdoor supper party Tuesday evening at the former's home on South Lemon street. Twenty-six girls gathered during the afternoon and made May baskets for their mothers and completed plans for the Mother's day tea that will be given next Wednesday, May 16. A number of informal games were played before supper was served. and welcomed a group of girls who were recently initiated into the group. Anaheim girls taken in were Phylliss Rogers, Zena Bloomfield, Audrey Borgeson, and Cordalee Nelms. 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